Van Decker

BIOGRAPHY

Van Decker, Ph.D., currently teaches music at ImperialValley College and performs with various jazz & rock groups in theImperial Valley (CA). He holds both a Masters Degree (CSULB) and a Doctorate (UCSD) in music composition. Over the years his compositionshave been performed by many different ensembles including: The Lansing Symphony Orchestra, The CSULB Steel Drum Ensemble, The CSULB Master Chorale and The UCSD Concert Band. Also, his songs and guitar playing can be heard in two films: "Fear Dot Com" and "Parasomnia". Born in Michigan, he began as the lead guitarist for "The Plagues" and shortly after, he formed Michigan's own, "Plain Brown Wrapper".

MUSIC

Van Decker's second solo album blends together a colorful mix of rock and jazz styles which highlight not only Decker's unique style of guitar & keyboard playing, but also his imaginative, instrumental compositions.

This is a solo, concept album with songs about nature featuring six original works by composer/guitarist, Van Decker. The compositions combine synthesized sounds, nature sounds, and jazz guitar to create what Decker calls, Jazz Electronique.

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